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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,273.72, 286,031.22 and 116,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,273.72, 286,031.22 and 116,634.84 is: 160,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,273.72 : 286,031.22 = 116,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,273.72/286,031.22 = 116,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,273.72x = 286,031.22 × 116,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,273.72x = 33,361,205,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361,205,579.70/207,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,952.41

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